Mechanical integrity of any cable product is almost as important as the internal composition. Copper based cables will not oxidize if conductors are shielded properly and the joint at the termination is hermetically sealed. Obviously the termination from time to time will have to be cleaned. I have used in the past, Monster,Straightwire, Kimber,Cardas FMS,Virtual Dynamics,and now exclusively Sonoran Audio. There have been oxidation problems only on the Monster,Kimber and FMS cables, and that is because of poor mechanical termination.
Copper Deterioration?
I've read many horror stories of really expensive copper cables going brown, etc due to oxidation.
Why would anybody buy expensive cable made of copper when they will go bad over time?
I hear silver cables, when oxidized, actually get BETTER. Is the same true for silver plated copper?
My current view is why waste the money on pricey copper when there's a shelf life on these guys!!
Please advise...........
Why would anybody buy expensive cable made of copper when they will go bad over time?
I hear silver cables, when oxidized, actually get BETTER. Is the same true for silver plated copper?
My current view is why waste the money on pricey copper when there's a shelf life on these guys!!
Please advise...........